This Mallet has Raised over $3,000 for Military Veterans
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I made this wood mallet and display stand to honor our military veterans. I had the privilege of building this custom mallet for a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Army. What do you think? Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel.
K9s For Warriors – Let’s CRUSH that goal – http://support.k9sforwarriors.org/goto/731woodworks
*Videos To Watch Next*
2019 Fallen Officer’s Tribute Mallet – https://youtu.be/ymS8qQELWdI
Andy Bird Builds detailed CNC of This Project – https://youtu.be/5rbIBop4mOE
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Supplies and Tools used in Video
Hardwoods – Maple, Walnut, Purple Heart, and Wenge – https://www.wtghardwoods.com
Mallet Template – https://www.731woodworks.com/store/mdf-mallet-template
Outlaw’s Board Butter – https://www.731woodworks.com/store/boardbutter
Project Mat – https://amzn.to/3ohwZ4q
Carter FAST Set Up Blocks – https://amzn.to/3B7ffjP
Push Blocks – https://amzn.to/3cxxVin
Pica Pencil – https://amzn.to/3PrbDO6
Parallel Clamps – https://amzn.to/3RNGuWH
Squishy Sander Pad – https://amzn.to/3v3ZTZs
Ol Loggin Epoxy – https://lddy.no/1c7xr
Mineral Oil – https://amzn.to/3PMSLZM
Wood Glue – https://amzn.to/3v0XiPZ
Shirt I was Wearing – https://tilvalhallaproject.com/collections/mens-tees/products/keep-moving-forward?variant=39358832050261
Brown CA Glue – https://bit.ly/3v47cjQ
CNC Surfacing Bit – https://amzn.to/3B2ElQZ
Roundover Bit used on Handle – https://amzn.to/3zjHjiK
Chamfer Bit used on Mallet Head – https://amzn.to/3z0K1Im
Forstner Bit Set I Use – https://amzn.to/3RNYBM1
Epoxy Mold – https://www.ahonuiartisans.com
Power Tools Used
CNC Shapeoko 4XXL – https://bit.ly/731Carbide3D
DeWalt Planer – https://amzn.to/3OpC71d
SawStop Table Saw – https://amzn.to/3RQbUMc
Festool Miter Saw – https://bit.ly/3PIcTfh
Bandsaw (I have the 10-326 model but seems to be sold out right now) This is a similar saw with a different base – https://amzn.to/3B6zZrT
Oscillating Spindle Sander – https://go.magik.ly/ml/1ahiw/
Drill Press – https://amzn.to/3PFNwe8
Sander – https://amzn.to/3ohuSh1
Dust Extractor – https://amzn.to/3yU2DKh
Make Purple Heart Very Purple – https://kingsfinewoodworking.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-purpleheart-very-purple
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0:00 How to make a Wood Mallet
0:27 Cutting Wood for the Mallet
1:57 Gluing up the Mallet Head
3:13 Shaping the Mallet Handle
4:05 Making Purple Heart Purple Again
5:00 Embedding Coins in Mallet Head
6:56 K9s For Warriors
8:18 Mallet Display Stand
9:08 Designing for the CNC
11:14 Pouring Epoxy on Display Stand
13:19 Assembling the Mallet
13:42 Putting Finish on Mallet and Stand
14:16 About the Vietnam Veteran Who Inspired This
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